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Built Robotics develops automation technology for the construction industry by turning heavy equipment into autonomous robots with AI-guided software that integrates sensors such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar. The systems retrofit onto earthmoving equipment to enable autonomous operation on job sites, supporting projects such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and housing developments, and they are used to automate repetitive tasks in solar projects to accelerate the transition to clean energy.

Osaro, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at automating manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Osaro's solutions integrate advanced machine learning and vision-based technology to enhance the efficiency of robotic systems. The software is designed to automatically process complex, unstructured data, enabling machines to learn and adapt in real-time, thereby improving decision-making capabilities. By enhancing the intelligence and adaptability of machines, Osaro aims to increase industrial productivity while allowing human workers to concentrate on more complex tasks, ultimately contributing to a safer workplace and more resilient supply chains.

Grabango develops checkout-free technology for existing brick-and-mortar stores, combining cameras, shelf sensors, and computer vision to identify items as they are picked up, count them, and add purchases to a virtual basket. Shoppers pay with a registered method on their smartphone and leave the store without waiting in line, with a receipt sent to their phone after exit. The system retrofits stores from convenience to large grocers, does not use facial recognition, and keeps data anonymized to protect privacy. Grabango was founded in 2016 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Scale AI develops a platform that provides training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Its products include advanced annotation tools for images, videos, text, documents, and 3D sensor data, serving sectors such as autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, robotics, AR/VR, and document processing.

Ghost Autonomy is a technology company focused on making self-driving accessible to the consumer market. It develops an advanced autonomous driving software platform designed for automakers, leveraging innovative artificial intelligence breakthroughs to ensure safe and scalable highway autonomy. The company's platform includes AI-enabled software that encompasses perception systems, planning and decision-making algorithms, and vehicle control software. This comprehensive approach allows automakers and suppliers to integrate autonomous driving capabilities into their vehicles with minimal hardware modifications, facilitating a more affordable and efficient transition to self-driving technology.

Osaro, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at automating manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Osaro's solutions integrate advanced machine learning and vision-based technology to enhance the efficiency of robotic systems. The software is designed to automatically process complex, unstructured data, enabling machines to learn and adapt in real-time, thereby improving decision-making capabilities. By enhancing the intelligence and adaptability of machines, Osaro aims to increase industrial productivity while allowing human workers to concentrate on more complex tasks, ultimately contributing to a safer workplace and more resilient supply chains.

AI Foundation develops AI-based software solutions to detect malicious content online. Its flagship tool, Reality Defender, scans media for signs of alteration or artificial generation. The company also enables content creators to establish honest AI watermarks. Serving academia, businesses, and governments, AI Foundation has partnerships with notable entities like Marvel filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo, Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and universities. Founded in 2017, it is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Forma is building photorealistic avatars that are a dynamic and deeply personal form for people’s online identity. We believe that as our online lives grow in importance, people look for more authenticity and relatability - and for everybody on the planet there is nothing more familiar than an image of themselves. Through Forma’s computer vision and graphics technology, users can create a flexible visual identity from a single photo of themselves, instantly and photorealistically. ​Today they can try on any outfit whether just for fun or before buying on e-commerce, and soon they will be able star in a movie, video game, TV show, YouTube clip, billboard ad, VR/AR, etc. The company was founded in late 2017, early in the commercialization of the recent breakthroughs in deep learning. We’ve raised seed funding from top VCs and angels and are SF-based by the Caltrain station.

Ghost Autonomy is a technology company focused on making self-driving accessible to the consumer market. It develops an advanced autonomous driving software platform designed for automakers, leveraging innovative artificial intelligence breakthroughs to ensure safe and scalable highway autonomy. The company's platform includes AI-enabled software that encompasses perception systems, planning and decision-making algorithms, and vehicle control software. This comprehensive approach allows automakers and suppliers to integrate autonomous driving capabilities into their vehicles with minimal hardware modifications, facilitating a more affordable and efficient transition to self-driving technology.

Osaro, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at automating manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Osaro's solutions integrate advanced machine learning and vision-based technology to enhance the efficiency of robotic systems. The software is designed to automatically process complex, unstructured data, enabling machines to learn and adapt in real-time, thereby improving decision-making capabilities. By enhancing the intelligence and adaptability of machines, Osaro aims to increase industrial productivity while allowing human workers to concentrate on more complex tasks, ultimately contributing to a safer workplace and more resilient supply chains.

Built Robotics develops automation technology for the construction industry by turning heavy equipment into autonomous robots with AI-guided software that integrates sensors such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar. The systems retrofit onto earthmoving equipment to enable autonomous operation on job sites, supporting projects such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and housing developments, and they are used to automate repetitive tasks in solar projects to accelerate the transition to clean energy.

Scale AI develops a platform that provides training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Its products include advanced annotation tools for images, videos, text, documents, and 3D sensor data, serving sectors such as autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, robotics, AR/VR, and document processing.

Grabango develops checkout-free technology for existing brick-and-mortar stores, combining cameras, shelf sensors, and computer vision to identify items as they are picked up, count them, and add purchases to a virtual basket. Shoppers pay with a registered method on their smartphone and leave the store without waiting in line, with a receipt sent to their phone after exit. The system retrofits stores from convenience to large grocers, does not use facial recognition, and keeps data anonymized to protect privacy. Grabango was founded in 2016 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Founded in 2016, Synapse Technology develops artificial intelligence-based software for automated threat detection at security checkpoints. Its flagship product, Syntech ONE™, uses proprietary deep learning and computer vision systems to identify weapons and other prohibited items on baggage X-Ray and CT scanners. The platform integrates with both new and existing checkpoint machines in airports, schools, offices, and other secure facilities worldwide.

AI Foundation develops AI-based software solutions to detect malicious content online. Its flagship tool, Reality Defender, scans media for signs of alteration or artificial generation. The company also enables content creators to establish honest AI watermarks. Serving academia, businesses, and governments, AI Foundation has partnerships with notable entities like Marvel filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo, Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and universities. Founded in 2017, it is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Naked Labs is a Silicon Valley-based startup focused on3D scanning, computer vision, and human-centered design. It uses infrared light to capture a 3D body model, which is visualized on the Naked app. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Vium, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. It specializes in developing digital biomarkers aimed at enhancing preclinical research and animal welfare. The company is fully accredited by AAALAC International and has received significant commendation for its commitment to the principles of humane animal research. Vium's digital platform, known as Digital Vivarium and Vium Cloud, utilizes advanced technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to non-invasively collect physiological metrics and behaviors. This innovative approach enables researchers and drug developers to gain improved insights into disease progression, thereby facilitating better decision-making regarding which compounds should progress to clinical trials. Its clientele includes a diverse array of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions, as well as novel therapeutic laboratories, all seeking more sensitive and accurate data for replicable studies.

Built Robotics develops automation technology for the construction industry by turning heavy equipment into autonomous robots with AI-guided software that integrates sensors such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar. The systems retrofit onto earthmoving equipment to enable autonomous operation on job sites, supporting projects such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and housing developments, and they are used to automate repetitive tasks in solar projects to accelerate the transition to clean energy.

Grabango develops checkout-free technology for existing brick-and-mortar stores, combining cameras, shelf sensors, and computer vision to identify items as they are picked up, count them, and add purchases to a virtual basket. Shoppers pay with a registered method on their smartphone and leave the store without waiting in line, with a receipt sent to their phone after exit. The system retrofits stores from convenience to large grocers, does not use facial recognition, and keeps data anonymized to protect privacy. Grabango was founded in 2016 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Founded in 2013, Hive develops web-based platforms that connect customers with businesses using deep learning toolkits and computer vision models. Its products include Hive Media for analytics, Hive Security for video analytics, Hive Auto for autonomous vehicles, and Hive Retail for retail operations. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company empowers developers with pre-trained AI models and turnkey software, serving billions of API requests monthly.

Vium, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. It specializes in developing digital biomarkers aimed at enhancing preclinical research and animal welfare. The company is fully accredited by AAALAC International and has received significant commendation for its commitment to the principles of humane animal research. Vium's digital platform, known as Digital Vivarium and Vium Cloud, utilizes advanced technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to non-invasively collect physiological metrics and behaviors. This innovative approach enables researchers and drug developers to gain improved insights into disease progression, thereby facilitating better decision-making regarding which compounds should progress to clinical trials. Its clientele includes a diverse array of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions, as well as novel therapeutic laboratories, all seeking more sensitive and accurate data for replicable studies.

Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company that utilizes the principles of neuro and cognitive science to create general intelligence for robots. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, Vicarious develops technology that mimics the functions of the human brain, aiming to achieve human-level intelligence in areas such as vision, language, and motor control. The company's algorithmic architecture focuses on visual perception challenges, including recognition, segmentation, and scene parsing. This innovative approach enables robot manufacturers to design robots that exhibit advanced intelligence and enhanced task efficiency, positioning Vicarious as a leader in the advancement of intelligent robotic systems.

Vium, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. It specializes in developing digital biomarkers aimed at enhancing preclinical research and animal welfare. The company is fully accredited by AAALAC International and has received significant commendation for its commitment to the principles of humane animal research. Vium's digital platform, known as Digital Vivarium and Vium Cloud, utilizes advanced technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to non-invasively collect physiological metrics and behaviors. This innovative approach enables researchers and drug developers to gain improved insights into disease progression, thereby facilitating better decision-making regarding which compounds should progress to clinical trials. Its clientele includes a diverse array of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions, as well as novel therapeutic laboratories, all seeking more sensitive and accurate data for replicable studies.

Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company that utilizes the principles of neuro and cognitive science to create general intelligence for robots. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, Vicarious develops technology that mimics the functions of the human brain, aiming to achieve human-level intelligence in areas such as vision, language, and motor control. The company's algorithmic architecture focuses on visual perception challenges, including recognition, segmentation, and scene parsing. This innovative approach enables robot manufacturers to design robots that exhibit advanced intelligence and enhanced task efficiency, positioning Vicarious as a leader in the advancement of intelligent robotic systems.

Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company that utilizes the principles of neuro and cognitive science to create general intelligence for robots. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, Vicarious develops technology that mimics the functions of the human brain, aiming to achieve human-level intelligence in areas such as vision, language, and motor control. The company's algorithmic architecture focuses on visual perception challenges, including recognition, segmentation, and scene parsing. This innovative approach enables robot manufacturers to design robots that exhibit advanced intelligence and enhanced task efficiency, positioning Vicarious as a leader in the advancement of intelligent robotic systems.

Lumier Corporation, established in 2010 and located in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the development of advanced computer technologies aimed at enhancing Human-Computer Interactions (HCI). The company focuses on creating an improved Windows operating system, along with innovations in kernel and operating system development and 3D graphics. Through its technological advancements, Lumier seeks to refine user experiences and interactions with computing systems.

Figure Eight Inc. is a developer of a human-in-the-loop machine learning platform that specializes in generating customized training data from various data types, including text, images, audio, and video. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides machine learning-assisted annotation solutions that cater to a wide array of applications such as autonomous vehicles, natural language processing, computer vision, and intelligent chatbots. The platform supports diverse industries, including automotive, healthcare, retail, and technology, and has produced over 10 billion training data labels to enhance real-world AI applications. By automating data annotation processes, Figure Eight enables data science teams to improve outcomes in sentiment analysis, search relevance, and data classification.